67km covered for Mandela Day
"We must have a Mandela Day every day, not just for 67 minutes but for 24 hours.”
Supporters of Yellow For Survivors embarked on a 67km walk at the crack of dawn on Sunday, July 18. The walk was part of the organisation’s Mandela Day efforts to raise funds for Baby Moses, Matla A Bana and Cross Connect.
Participants walked 10 laps of 6,7 kilometres each around the Little Falls area and ended at Super Spar Retail Crossing. Founder of Yellow for Survivors, Leilani Kuter said the walk was their way to give back to survivors of gender-based violence, and remind them that they were not alone. “Mandela Day is all about love, community and bringing people together. We must have a Mandela Day every day, not just for 67 minutes but for 24 hours.”
After about 40km, the ladies were still upbeat and motivated, albeit slightly hungry. Leilani said they anticipated they would be done by the evening, and added that they would be handing over 67 hampers to the Baby Moses sanctuary, and more that 150 boxes of milk were donated by Spar.
She said R6 700 was raised for Baby Moses and 50 boxes of milk would be donated to each charity. “As an ambassador I feel proud and honoured to represent Spar in this capacity. Each child at these organisations deserves only happiness and love. This contribution helps the charities save funds, even if it is just for two weeks. Every contribution help,” Leilani said.
Leilani said the walk started as a one-person event, but turned into a community event. “It’s a true reflection of South Africans; we want to help each other no matter how big or small,” she concluded.
